Back in time for 09-11-12

The Herald

Published 11:52 am, Monday, September 10, 2012

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Sept. 11, 1942: Hundreds of British bombers unloaded a terrific weight of high explosives over Dusseldorf last night, spreading the destruction wrought in that important German industrial city in 49 previous raids.

•Women drivers soon will be piloting peeps, Army trucks and reconnaissance cars around Plain view. Arthur Williams, civilian dispatcher, said a shortage of men drivers has forced the dispatch service for the Fourth Army Air Force Glider detachment here to call on women to operate the 24 vehicles being used for transport in connection with the school.

•For two hours each Sunday “for the duration” Plainview citizens can ride the bus free. That’s the arrangement that has been completed by the Rev. L.B. Reavis and officials at First Baptist Church with Bob Farmer, who has the bus service. There is no obligation in riding the bus to attend church services.

Sept. 11, 1952: The tax equalization board for the Kress Independent School District will meet Saturday, said Andrew Boggs, tax assessor-collector. Carl Losson is chairman and members are Virgil Hill and Jess Street.

•Mrs. C.A. Pierce and son Edwin left yesterday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce in Dallas. They also will purchase merchandise for Pierce Department Store.

•Dedication ceremonies for Agnes Mays Dormitory on the campus of Wayland College will be held Sept. 14 with President J.W. Marshall accepting the building from Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mays of Amarillo. It is named for Mrs. Mays.

Sept. 11, 1972: Plainview High seniors Dixie Robertson and John McWilliams were featured in a photograph displaying their 1973 class rings, which have just been delivered to PHS.

•Linda Wright of Plainview is among the more than 160 members of the Texas Christian University’s Marching Band for 1972-73.

•Plainview’s junior varsity started their seasons with impressive victories as the Red Dogs crushed Borger 34-0, and the Blue Dogs rolled over Clovis 18-6. Chad Williams took the opening kickoff 85 yards to score for the Red Dogs, and got a fourth quarter score while playing quarterback.

Sept. 11, 1992: Six teenagers were shot, one in the chest, and one was trampled today when another teenager opened fire in a hallway at Palo Duro High School in Amarillo. The injured, ages 15-18, were taken to Northwest Hospital where all were in stable condition. A 17-year-old male was in custody shortly after the 10 a.m. shooting.

•Albert Resendes, 48, of Plainview received the maximum 99-year prison sentence Thursday for selling about one-fifth gram of cocaine to an informant. He also was ordered to pay a $20,000 fine. The case was heard in 64th State District Judge Jack Miller’s court.

•The fund to construct of permanent pavilion for Hart Days has grown to $3,000. Hart Lions representative Bob Reed said the cost of the structure will be approximately $5 to $6 per square foot, or about $12,000 for a 40-by-60 foot structure.